About the work unit / facility Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) and is loated in Townsville at the Kirwan campus.
The facility provides care for 70 residents with 30 places for dementia care and 40 places for older persons who require care due to fragility and complex needs.
Parklands provides a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery with a focus on resident's rights and choices.
With the introduction of the aged care nursing ratios, all nursing staff work together to provide resident focused quality nursing care that meets the aged care quality standards.
About your new employer Clinical Excellence Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise.
As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.
Career Growth and Development We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs.
Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage Our community-driven culture promotes collaboration, inclusion, and support.
We offer metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional lifestyle—short commutes, diverse facilities, and a close-knit network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits Located in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities.
Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.
We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.
Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and .
Base salary range: $***** - $***** p.h. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1) 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading *****% employer contribution to superannuation On-call and shift allowances (where applicable) Plus great options and additional benefits About your opportunity Comprehensively assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care at an advanced level within a complex environment.
Build and maintain effective relationships with team members, patients and other stakeholders, including participation in relevant networks to achieve work unit outcomes.
Provide nursing leadership in the clinical and professional setting including the role modelling of effective communication and problem solving.
Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position.
Appointmentto this position requires proof of qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit rosster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
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Enquiries: Rebecca Jesser on ************.
Applications close: Monday, 5 January ****.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.